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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.52, 428.20 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.52, 428.20 and 204.12 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.52 : 428.20 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.52/428.20 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.52x = 428.20 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.52x = 87,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,404.18/285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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